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2 | 2019 MCEC/MCASE Conference on Exceptionalities | ||||||||||||||
3 | Colonial Inn, Helena, MT | ||||||||||||||
4 | Wednesday February 20, 2019 | ||||||||||||||
5 | 7:00 - 8:45 a.m. | REGISTRATION- ATRIUM | |||||||||||||
6 | 8:45 - 9:45 Session 1 | Keynote- Igniting Passion: Succeeding with Every Student- Dr Laurie Barron Welcome/ Announcements/ Getting the Most out of the Conference Grand Ballroom | |||||||||||||
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8 | 9:45-10:00 | ||||||||||||||
9 | VISIT EXHIBITORS | ||||||||||||||
10 | Strand | Technology | Behavior | Leadership | Early Childhood/ Behavior | Early Childhood/ Literacy | Autism | Assessment | Secondary Transition | Disability | Technology | ||||
11 | 10:00 - 12:00 Session 2 | 1. Martian Rescue: Using Problem Based Learning to Engage Students- Jeff Crews & Dean Phillips, Beyond the Chalk (repeat in PM) | 2. Succeeding with Challenging Students- Dr. Laurie Barron, Evergreen School District | 3. Hot Topics in Special Education-Frank Podobnik & OPI Special Ed Division | 4. Teaching Self-Regulation Skills and Techniques- Jennifer Darlington, OPI | 5. Igniting Language and Literature in Preschool- Marcia Stolfus & Sara Hammel, Flathead Spec Ed Coop | 6. Autism and Interdisciplinary Collaboration- Heather Masterson, Pediatric Therapy Clinic and Sharon Woods, MSDB | 7. Expand Your Capacity with Online Psychoeducational Assessments- Stephanie Taylor & David Taggert, Presence Learning | 8. Utilizing student-led IEPs as the ultimate transition tool- Mary Di Biase, Montana Youth Transitions | 9. You Can't Light a Fire Without a Spark!- Andree Larose, Morrison, Sherwood, Deola, Wilson, PLLP Tai Goldin, Disability Rights Montana | 10. Universal Design for Learning: Making decisions and leading change that enable ALL students to succeed- Oscar Avilés, Goalbook & Shelley Dempsey, Prickley Pear Cooperative | ||||
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13 | 12:00-1:15 Lunch on Your Own | ||||||||||||||
14 | 1:15 - 3:15 Session 3 | Technology | Leadership | Early Childhood/ Behavior | Early Childhood | Spec Ed | Behavior | Behavior/ Trauma | Early Childhood Behavior | Disability/ Leadership | Behavior | ||||
15 | 1. Martian Rescue: Using Problem Based Learning to Engage Students- Jeff Crews & Dean Phillips, Beyond the Chalk (repeat of AM session) | 2. Administrators’ Impact on Achievement for Special Education Students - Dr. Laurie Barron | CANCELLED: 3 Teaching Emotional and Social Skills through Carefully Planned Child Guidance- Sally Hicks | 4. Family and Community Engagement- Sandy Cade | 5. Get it together! Work Planning and Time Management for the Busy Educator - Genevieve Thomas, Flathead Special Education Cooperative | 6. Team Approach to Reintegration for Challenging Students - Jenny Malloy, Julianna Robinson, Casey Samollow, Sierra Hankinson and Bridget Kelly, Park County Special Ed Cooperative | 7. Behavior Management Techniques For An Emotionally Safe, Trauma Informed Classroom - Shirley Bulluck, Youth Dynamics | 8. Courageous Conversations: How to Cultivate Strong Relationships and Compassionate Communications in the Classroom- Sarehl Lomme,LCPC; Rachael Dunkel, LCPC, & Catherine Matthews | 9. You Say Tomato, I Say Tomahto- Andree Larose, Morrison, Sherwood, Deola, Wilson, PLLP Tai Goldin, Disability Rights Montana, Bea Kaleva, Kaleva Law Offices | 10. Self-Regulation School-Wide: How one school has used Conscious Discipline to impact it's students success.- Norah Barney, EdD - Anaconda School District | |||||
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17 | 3:15 - 3:30 Break | BREAK | |||||||||||||
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19 | Session 4: 3:30-4:30 Poster Session | ||||||||||||||
20 | Must attend full session to receive credit (more to be added) | Preparing Teachers for Inclusive Classrooms- Sheri Modderman, Washington State University | Leadership in Early Childhood Settings- Norah Barney, EdD, Anaconda School District. | Early Childhood Offerings on the OPI Learning Hub- Jody Lehman | Preschool Program and Content Standards- Tara Ferriter-Smith | Highlights from National CEC Conference & National CEC Leadership Conference- Lowell Long, Mandy Hickel & Melissa Hardman | Protactile ASL for Students who are Deafblind- Donna Sorenson, MSDB | Google Tools for Special Needs - 2019 Edition- Jeff Crews & Dean Phillips, Beyond the Chalk | How MonTECH Can Support Your Students- Shawna Hanson, MonTech | On Fire: Movin’ On to Higher Education- Thomas Manthey, Center for Inclusive Education | |||||
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22 | 4:00-5:00 | Special Ed Coop Directors | |||||||||||||
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24 | 5:00-6:00 | MCASE Meeting | |||||||||||||
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26 | 4:30 - 5:00 | University Credit- If taking for University credit please attend this session | |||||||||||||
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30 | Thursday, February 21, 2019 | ||||||||||||||
31 | 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast Buffet/ Conference Registration | |||||||||||||
32 | 7:15 - 8:00 a.m. | MCEC Membership Meeting- Bring your breakfast and join us | |||||||||||||
33 | 8:00 - 9:00 Session 5 | KEYNOTE: Inspirational Teachers Change Minds & Lives- Kevin Honeycutt Grand Ballroom | |||||||||||||
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35 | 9:00-9:15 | ||||||||||||||
36 | VISIT EXHIBITORS | ||||||||||||||
37 | Strands | Technology | Leadership | Early Childhood | Behavior | Secondary Transition | |||||||||
38 | 9:15 - 11:15 Session 6 | 1.Unlocking Learning with Today's Tools - Kevin Honeycutt | 2. Legal Issues with Section 504 and IDEA- Bea Kaleva | 3. Key Indicators For Kindergarten Readiness- Maureen Kampfe | 4. Reducing Anxiety and Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom- (Repeated in PM) - Jessica Minahan | 5. Inventing Tomorrow: Strategies for Improving Transition Services for Students with High Functioning Autism- Carolyn Long, Bozeman School District | |||||||||
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40 | 11:15 - 11:45 Break | BREAK/ Visit Exhibitors | |||||||||||||
41 | 11:45- 1:00 Session 7 | AWARDS LUNCHEON: CSPD AWARDS & KEYNOTE: Melissa Romano Grand Ballroom | |||||||||||||
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43 | 1:00-1:30 | ||||||||||||||
44 | VISIT EXHIBITORS | ||||||||||||||
45 | 1:30 - 3:30 Session 8 | Technology/ Secondary Transition | Leadership | Early Childhood | Behavior | Disability/ Behavior | |||||||||
46 | 1.Digital Dumpster Diving- Kevin Honeycutt | 2. Legal & Practical Implications for Hot Topics in Special Education- Megan Morris, Kaleva Law Firm & Linda Maass, Missoula Area Education Cooperative | 3. StoryBook Palooza- Maureen Kampfe, OPI | 4. Reducing Anxiety and Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom- (repeat of AM) - Jessica Minahan | 5. Expanding Your Tool Box and Beyond- Michelle Swank, Columbia School District | ||||||||||
47 | Rooms | ||||||||||||||
48 | 3:30-3:45 Break/ Visit Exhibitors | BREAK/ Visit Exhibitors | |||||||||||||
49 | 3:45-4:45 Session 9 | Good Time Sing-Along Kevin Honeycutt, Jeff Crews & Dean Phillips Grand Ballroom | |||||||||||||
50 | 4:45 | Awards Social (No Host) MCEC & MCASE Distinguished Service Awards | |||||||||||||
51 | Grand Ballroom | ||||||||||||||
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53 | Friday, February 22, 2019 | ||||||||||||||
54 | 7:00 - 8:00 | Warm Breakfast Buffet | |||||||||||||
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56 | Strands | Leadership | Technology | Behavior | Early Childhood | Autism | Technology/ Instructional Strategies | Secondary Transition | Behavior | Early Childhood | Disability | ||||
57 | Session 10: 8:00 - 11:15 9:45-10:00 Break - Last chance to visit Exhibitors | 1. Hot Topics in Special Ed for Administrators- MCASE Meeting- Frank Podobnik & OPI Special Ed Division | 2. Loopin- Rollerama: An Engineering Challenge using Design Thinking- Jeff Crews & Dean Phillips, Beyond the Chalk | 3. Academic Success for Students with Emotional Disturbance- Shawna Heiser, Special Learning 1-ON-1 | 4. Introduction to Mathematics and Numeracy Key Indicator- Lisa Hales, OPI | 5. The Basics and Beyond: Strategies You Need to Know to Effectively Teach Students on the Autisic Spectrum- Ann Garfinkle | 6. Collecting Special Ed Data through Google Forms- Julia Whitman, Columbia Falls School District | 7. Igniting Passion For Learning Through Relationships- Amanda Blair & Kumal LaCasse, Great Falls Public Schools | 8. Integrating Trauma-Informed Care into Communities and Schools - Dr. Julian Nolan, Carroll College | 9. Igniting Passion: Looking Beyond Disabilities to What Children Can Do!- Robin Treptow, Benchhmark Human Services | 10. Inspiring Art for All abilities – by Cohesion Dance Project | ||||
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59 | Turn your Credit Accumulation Cards in to the Registration Desk | ||||||||||||||
60 | 11:45 - 1:45 | MCEC Board of Governors Spring Board Meeting | |||||||||||||
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